Best Casual Games on Steam

Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated casual games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free casual games are available at the bottom of the page.

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Nephise

Nephise is a short and atmospheric puzzle game with narration. It is a relaxing and mysterious experience especially with the help of its music.

Price 0.99€
Rating 6.7
Release 14 Mar 2017

Death Squared

Death Squared is a co-op puzzle game about cooperation, communication, and robot explosions. You should buy it!

Price -93% 1.00€
Rating 8.4
Release 13 Mar 2017

Maximum Override

Maximum Override is a chaotic city destruction game where the machines come alive. Wreak havoc in a fully destructible randomly generated city with anything you can find.

Price 6.89€
Rating 6.4
Release 09 Mar 2017

Revhead

Revhead is a car racing simulation game, where you have to build your own race car. You start your journey somewhere in a small village in Australia. You have to think as a real Revhead! You can buy or sell cars and components, fix and tweak your car to make it the fastest around.

Price 19.99€
Rating 7.7
Release 09 Mar 2017

Sounds of Her Love

In the midst of their hearts, something is blossoming between two students. Both of whom go about their daily lives at an international school in Tokyo. Just what is flowering? Of course, it's love. Starting your new life after transferring into an international school, you find yourself dismayed when it turns out to be the same as any...

Price Free to play
Rating 8.6
Release 09 Mar 2017

Bad Dream: Coma

Welcome in Bad Dream: Coma. A point & click game where unique minimalistic art style creates an unforgettable and atmospheric experience. Travel through the surreal and disturbing dreamland where everything depends on your actions. You can't die but you can suffer greatly...

Price 8.99€
Rating 8.8
Release 09 Mar 2017

Hungry Flame

Hungry flame is an action packed, vibrant game. The main goal is saving yourself from the flame that is chasing you.

Price -95% 1.49€
Rating 6.7
Release 08 Mar 2017

Faeria

With its unique living board, Faeria is also the only card game where you can gain all 300 cards in less than 50 hours.

Price 19.50€
Rating 8.1
Release 08 Mar 2017

Darkarta: A Broken Heart's Quest Collector's Edition

Haunted by strange curses from her orphanage days, Mary never knew the story of her dark past until that day. Enter the enchanted 'Netherworld' where your destiny was written in blood and which whispers of true love. A multi-award winner epic adventure game! Rated by many as their all time favorite!

Price 8.19€
Rating 8.7
Release 08 Mar 2017

LEGO® Worlds

Experience a galaxy of Worlds made entirely from LEGO bricks. EXPLORE gigantic landscapes, DISCOVER countless surprises, and CREATE anything you can imagine by building with LEGO bricks.

Price 29.99€
Rating 7.7
Release 07 Mar 2017

Disc Jam

A fast-paced action-sports game that pits 2-4 players against each other in a frantic combination of air hockey and tennis. Players scramble to retrieve and throw a glowing disc while unleashing devastating abilities and defending their end zone.

Price 14.99€
Rating 7.4
Release 07 Mar 2017

Morphblade

In Morphblade you move around a grid slicing, smashing and bursting waves of nasty red bugs. Each tile you move to transforms you into a different weapon: on a Blades hex you can slice enemies on either side of you, on an Arrow you can launch yourself through two enemies in a row.

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.5
Release 03 Mar 2017

Tanki Online

Tanki Online is the free-to-play MMO-shooter with real-time PvP-battles. Throw yourself into furious tank battles shoulder to shoulder with other living players and master your skills – destroy enemy tanks, customize your futuristic armored vehicle and compete with tankers from all over the world.

Price Free to play
Rating 6.1
Release 02 Mar 2017

Belko VR: An Escape Room Experiment

Exploring the themes in THE BELKO EXPERIMENT, the Belko VR – Escape Room Experiment provokes the question: “What does it take to survive at work?” Players are prompted to solve a series of challenging puzzles in order to escape from their office before a microchip in their head explodes.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.1
Release 02 Mar 2017

911 Operator

Game about the difficult work of people that manage emergency lines and services. Answer incoming calls and react properly - give first aid instructions, advise, dispatch correct number of firemen / police / ambulances, or sometimes - just ignore the call. Play on ANY CITY in the world!

Price 14.99€
Rating 8.7
Release 24 Feb 2017

City Climber

City Climber is a silly physics-based game about a floppy ragdoll climber, who has to save the world. Find your way through diverse hand-crafted environments and enjoy funny challenges full of falling and destruction.

Price 1.99€
Rating 7.1
Release 24 Feb 2017

BRAIN / OUT

Brain / Out is a multiplayer shooter with a nostalgic post-Soviet feel. Experience dynamic battles and exterminate your enemies with a large arsenal of modern weaponry. Lock'n'load!

Price Free to play
Rating 8.0
Release 24 Feb 2017

A Trip to Yugoslavia: Director's Cut

A TRIP TO YUGOSLAVIA is an experimental interactive game with a theme of the old VCR player (with the ability to REWIND, PAUSE and FASTFORWARD).

Price 0.99€
Rating 7.1
Release 22 Feb 2017

BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk

Behold the fierce blend of "Warriors" and "Berserk"!

Price 59.99€
Rating 7.9
Release 21 Feb 2017

Mahjong

Play a Zen game! Rediscover the famous traditional Chinese game. Find all the matching pairs of tiles, being careful not to become blocked in, to get to the end of each level. Concentration and perceptiveness are needed to finish the gorgeous boards that we have produced for you.

Price 9.99€
Rating 7.8
Release 20 Feb 2017

FEMINAZI: The Triggering

Stop straight evil white males from oppressing women and minorities and make them check their privileges!

Price -50% 0.99€
Rating 7.6
Release 20 Feb 2017

Zup! 4

Minimal physical puzzle with explosions

Price 1.99€
Rating 8.7
Release 20 Feb 2017

Linked

Relaxing, minimalistic 2d-puzzle game.

Price 3.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 20 Feb 2017

The Mooseman

You are the Mooseman and you have the ability to see all that is hidden to the mortal eye. You are about to visit three layers of this universe - the first one is the Lower World where dead reside…

Price 7.79€
Rating 8.4
Release 17 Feb 2017

Most played casual games on Steam

Take a look at the top casual games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of May 08th 2025.

1. Bongo Cat

Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find? Bongo Cat is a cats, casual and clicker game developed by Marcel Zurawka and published by Irox Games. Released on March 05th 2025 has received 17,262 reviews of which 16,921 were positive and 341 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played casual game, thanks to its 125,830 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
16,921
341

125,830
players

2. Banana

Banana is a clicker Game, in which you click a Banana! In Banana you click the Banana to gain even more Bananas! Every 3 hours, you get dropped a banana. Each banana is also made by the community in discord. Come hang out with us and let's grow into something awesome ! Banana is a free to play, clicker and singleplayer game developed by Sky, AestheticSpartan and O'Brian and published by Sky. Released on April 23rd 2024 has received 88,753 reviews of which 73,189 were positive and 15,564 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. While seeing 94,999 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among casual games based on player count.
8.1
73,189
15,564

94,999
players

3. Revolution Idle

Join an experience where each revolution takes you further into the unknown! Revolution Idle challenges you to multiply your accumulators to reach unimaginable heights. Will you manage to reach infinity? Revolution Idle is a casual, simulation and idler game developed by Oni Gaming and Nu Games and published by Oni Gaming. Released on May 01st 2025 has received 4,026 reviews of which 3,426 were positive and 600 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. While seeing 11,816 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among casual games based on player count.
8.2
3,426
600

11,816
players

4. Cookie Clicker

An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam. Cookie Clicker is a clicker, idler and casual game developed by Orteil and DashNet and published by Playsaurus. Released on September 01st 2021 has received 78,894 reviews of which 76,272 were positive and 2,622 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 10,118 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played casual games.
9.5
76,272
2,622

10,118
players

5. Melvor Idle

Inspired by RuneScape, Melvor Idle takes the core of what makes an adventure game so addictive and strips it down to its purest form! This is a feature-rich, idle/incremental game combining a distinctly familiar feel with a fresh gameplay experience. Maxing 20+ skills has never been more zen. Melvor Idle is a idler, rpg and casual game developed by Games by Malcs and published by Jagex Ltd. Released on November 18th 2021 has received 14,283 reviews of which 12,928 were positive and 1,355 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 4,783 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played casual games.
8.8
12,928
1,355

4,783
players

6. Unnamed Space Idle

Destroy endless waves of alien ships that have all but wiped out humanity in this long form, unfolding, sci-fi idle game. Customize your ship with different weapons and defenses to defeat specific enemy types and utilize a ton of different systems to increase your overall power. Unnamed Space Idle is a idler, casual and free to play game developed by Sylv and published by Jdog Corp. Released on July 27th 2023 has received 2,764 reviews of which 2,568 were positive and 196 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 4,287 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played casual games.
8.9
2,568
196

4,287
players

7. Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery

Dive into the most fun idle fishing arcade game! Manage your Fish Kingdoms with automated fishing, upgrade your boat and gear, invest in passive income, and outsmart the market. Become the ultimate fish tycoon! Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery is a casual, adventure and point & click game developed by Multicast and published by MulticastGames. Released on November 15th 2024 has received 990 reviews of which 680 were positive and 310 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. With 2,686 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played casual games.
6.6
680
310

2,686
players

8. Alpha League HD

Alpha League HD is a free-to-play, hero based Autobattler. In Alpha League, simply pick and build your favorite hero in a Roguelike fashion with 12 different combat genres, and then battle the other 7 Bots or Players to be the winner. Alpha League HD is a auto battler, turn-based strategy and casual game developed and published by Beaveroid Entertainment. Released on February 14th 2025 has received 875 reviews of which 791 were positive and 84 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 2,576 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played casual games.
8.5
791
84

2,576
players

9. VPet-Simulator

Feeling like the computer desktop is too dull? Need something cute to heal oneself? Come and try this new completely free and open source V-Pet simulator. A cute and adorable pet that supports various feeding interactions to accompany you in game learning is definitely your best choice! VPet-Simulator is a free to play, cute and anime game developed and published by LB Game. Released on August 13th 2023 has received 45,988 reviews of which 45,210 were positive and 778 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 2,511 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played casual games.
9.6
45,210
778

2,511
players

10. Milky Way Idle

Milky Way Idle: A multiplayer idle RPG where automation replaces grinding. Level up skills, gather resources, craft powerful items, and battle monsters—all while AFK. Trade in the marketplace, join a guild, team up for party combat, and socialize in chat as you progress effortlessly. Milky Way Idle is a casual, idler and trading game developed and published by cheze. Released on March 06th 2025 has received 597 reviews of which 499 were positive and 98 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 2,382 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played casual games.
7.9
499
98

2,382
players

Best deals on casual games on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of casual games available on Steam right now, updated on May 08th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted casual games.

1. Upside Down

Upside Down will immerse you in an incredible adventure. Sharpen your reflexes for this fast-paced, precise puzzle-platformer. Upside Down is a indie, casual and action game developed by EGAMER and published by SA Industry. Released on February 14th 2017 has received 695 reviews of which 573 were positive and 122 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Featuring a massive 96% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for casual category.
7.8
573
122

-96% 31.00€ 1.24€

2. Battle vs Chess

Commanders, assemble your armies! BATTLE vs. CHESS calls for an interactive feather duster, chartering the successful chess game principle into the present day multimedia world. Animated fantasy figurines assemble in magical worlds and await your command! Battle vs Chess is a strategy, chess and casual game developed by Targem Games and published by TopWare Interactive ACE. Released on August 16th 2012 has received 976 reviews of which 695 were positive and 281 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in casual games.
6.9
695
281

-96% 25.00€ 1.00€

3. Slash It 2

Slash It 2 is a 2D colorful arcade game. The goal is to press letters, numbers and type words in the right time and direction. Slash It 2 is a casual, indie and action game developed by EGAMER and published by SA Industry. Released on January 24th 2017 has received 1,250 reviews of which 1,101 were positive and 149 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in casual games.
8.4
1,101
149

-95% 39.99€ 1.99€

4. Slash It

Slash It is a 2D colorful arcade game. The goal is to match shapes, press letters and numbers in the right time and direction. Slash It is a casual, indie and action game developed by EGAMER and published by SA Industry. Released on December 17th 2016 has received 1,226 reviews of which 1,058 were positive and 168 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for casual games.
8.2
1,058
168

-95% 39.99€ 1.99€

5. Cube Runner

Cube Runner is a 3d action platformer that's simple to learn, exciting to play, and deep enough to challenge even the greatest gamers. Cube Runner is a casual, indie and action game developed by EGAMER and published by SA Industry. Released on December 13th 2016 has received 1,143 reviews of which 964 were positive and 179 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for casual games.
8.0
964
179

-95% 39.99€ 1.99€

6. CPU Invaders

Invaders are living inside your computer. You shouldn't let that happen! Interact with your desktop while playing, watch Youtube videos, chat with your friends and more! CPU Invaders overlaps the game itself with your computer screen. CPU Invaders is a funny, pixel graphics and casual game developed by Microblast Games and published by SA Industry. Released on February 17th 2017 has received 765 reviews of which 641 were positive and 124 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for casual games.
7.9
641
124

-95% 29.99€ 1.49€

7. Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure

In Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure, Maxwell unites with Batman™, Superman™ and the rest of The Justice League™ to restore order to the DC Comics Universe. Challenge your imagination as you battle the mightiest villains in an exciting, action-filled adventure through GOTHAM CITY™, METROPOLIS™, ATLANTIS™ and other iconic... Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure is a adventure, superhero and action game developed by 5th Cell Media and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Released on September 24th 2013 has received 2,311 reviews of which 1,897 were positive and 414 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for casual games.
7.9
1,897
414

-95% 20.00€ 1.00€

8. Autonauts vs Piratebots

Create, automate and defend an impenetrable base. Assemble and command a Bot army to combat an entire Piratebot invasion. Build, program and battle your way through five different zones. Autonauts vs Piratebots is a simulation, strategy and automation game developed by Denki and published by Curve Games. Released on July 28th 2022 has received 481 reviews of which 380 were positive and 101 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for casual games.
7.5
380
101

-95% 20.00€ 1.00€

9. Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator

Garden Life is a relaxing gardening game in which you create your dream garden in a peaceful, colourful world. Plant and add ornaments at your own pace, transforming an overgrown forgotten plot into a flourishing community garden. Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator is a relaxing, simulation and cozy game developed by stillalive studios and published by Nacon. Released on February 22nd 2024 has received 1,206 reviews of which 920 were positive and 286 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for casual games.
7.3
920
286

-95% 23.40€ 1.17€

10. Duke of Alpha Centauri

Duke of Alpha Centuri is a space shooter with amazing graphics. The main goal of our game is to have a lot of fun while blowing up hordes of different types of enemies. Engage in boss fights, upgrade your ship and ship systems until you are able to show off in an endless mode. Duke of Alpha Centauri is a action, casual and indie game developed by EGAMER and published by SA Industry. Released on December 28th 2016 has received 526 reviews of which 406 were positive and 120 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for casual games.
7.3
406
120

-95% 29.99€ 1.49€

Free casual games on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play casual games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on May 08th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play casual games.

1. Bongo Cat

Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find? Bongo Cat is a cats, casual and clicker game developed by Marcel Zurawka and published by Irox Games. Released on March 05th 2025 has received 17,262 reviews of which 16,921 were positive and 341 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 125,830 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free casual games on Steam.
9.6
16,921
341

125,830
players

2. Banana

Banana is a clicker Game, in which you click a Banana! In Banana you click the Banana to gain even more Bananas! Every 3 hours, you get dropped a banana. Each banana is also made by the community in discord. Come hang out with us and let's grow into something awesome ! Banana is a free to play, clicker and singleplayer game developed by Sky, AestheticSpartan and O'Brian and published by Sky. Released on April 23rd 2024 has received 88,753 reviews of which 73,189 were positive and 15,564 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 94,999, this casual game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free casual games on Steam.
8.1
73,189
15,564

94,999
players

3. Revolution Idle

Join an experience where each revolution takes you further into the unknown! Revolution Idle challenges you to multiply your accumulators to reach unimaginable heights. Will you manage to reach infinity? Revolution Idle is a casual, simulation and idler game developed by Oni Gaming and Nu Games and published by Oni Gaming. Released on May 01st 2025 has received 4,026 reviews of which 3,426 were positive and 600 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 11,816, this casual game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free casual games on Steam.
8.2
3,426
600

11,816
players

4. Unnamed Space Idle

Destroy endless waves of alien ships that have all but wiped out humanity in this long form, unfolding, sci-fi idle game. Customize your ship with different weapons and defenses to defeat specific enemy types and utilize a ton of different systems to increase your overall power. Unnamed Space Idle is a idler, casual and free to play game developed by Sylv and published by Jdog Corp. Released on July 27th 2023 has received 2,764 reviews of which 2,568 were positive and 196 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 4,287 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free casual games on Steam.
8.9
2,568
196

4,287
players

5. Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery

Dive into the most fun idle fishing arcade game! Manage your Fish Kingdoms with automated fishing, upgrade your boat and gear, invest in passive income, and outsmart the market. Become the ultimate fish tycoon! Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery is a casual, adventure and point & click game developed by Multicast and published by MulticastGames. Released on November 15th 2024 has received 990 reviews of which 680 were positive and 310 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,686 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free casual games on Steam.
6.6
680
310

2,686
players

6. Alpha League HD

Alpha League HD is a free-to-play, hero based Autobattler. In Alpha League, simply pick and build your favorite hero in a Roguelike fashion with 12 different combat genres, and then battle the other 7 Bots or Players to be the winner. Alpha League HD is a auto battler, turn-based strategy and casual game developed and published by Beaveroid Entertainment. Released on February 14th 2025 has received 875 reviews of which 791 were positive and 84 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,576 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free casual games on Steam.
8.5
791
84

2,576
players

7. VPet-Simulator

Feeling like the computer desktop is too dull? Need something cute to heal oneself? Come and try this new completely free and open source V-Pet simulator. A cute and adorable pet that supports various feeding interactions to accompany you in game learning is definitely your best choice! VPet-Simulator is a free to play, cute and anime game developed and published by LB Game. Released on August 13th 2023 has received 45,988 reviews of which 45,210 were positive and 778 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,511 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free casual games on Steam.
9.6
45,210
778

2,511
players

8. Milky Way Idle

Milky Way Idle: A multiplayer idle RPG where automation replaces grinding. Level up skills, gather resources, craft powerful items, and battle monsters—all while AFK. Trade in the marketplace, join a guild, team up for party combat, and socialize in chat as you progress effortlessly. Milky Way Idle is a casual, idler and trading game developed and published by cheze. Released on March 06th 2025 has received 597 reviews of which 499 were positive and 98 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,382 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free casual games on Steam.
7.9
499
98

2,382
players

9. Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends

The epic story of evolution, technology, humanity, and dinosaurs is yours to tap. Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends is a clicker, free to play and simulation game developed and published by Computer Lunch. Released on November 03rd 2021 has received 23,393 reviews of which 21,027 were positive and 2,366 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,365 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free casual games on Steam.
8.8
21,027
2,366

2,365
players

10. Tap Ninja - Idle game

Defeat enemies, earn gold, upgrade your village, become a Ninja Master! Tap Ninja - Idle game is a clicker, idler and casual game developed and published by Broken Glass. Released on March 17th 2022 has received 8,444 reviews of which 7,194 were positive and 1,250 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,346 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free casual games on Steam.
8.3
7,194
1,250

2,346
players